Aspen American Insurance Company v. Landstar Ranger, Inc.
Case Number:
22-10740
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April 13, 2023
Federal Act Preempts Cargo Theft Claims, 11th Circ. Says
The Eleventh Circuit on Thursday affirmed a Florida federal judge's ruling that an insurer's action alleging a trucking company's negligence allowed for the theft of cargo is preempted by the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act.
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July 19, 2022
Transpo Co. Tells 11th Circ. Insurer's Claims Are Preempted
A transportation broker asked the Eleventh Circuit to uphold a lower court's decision dismissing an insurer's negligence claims against it, arguing that interstate transportation companies are governed by the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act.
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May 19, 2022
Insurer Asks 11th Circ. To Revive Suit Over Stolen Cargo
An insurer told the Eleventh Circuit that a lower court incorrectly held that its negligence claim against a transportation broker was preempted by the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act, arguing that allowing dismissal of its claim permits brokers to operate without any standard of care with impunity.